Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Anti-wrinkle injections reduce the signs of ageing by smoothing out the appearance of wrinkles, helping our skin to appear clearer and more rested. This injectable treatment is one of the most popular treatments performed in our clinic and we are renowned as being the UK's leading clinic for natural-looking, tasteful injectables.

Botulinum toxin is a refined neurotoxin which, when injected locally into muscles of facial expression, causes muscular relaxation. When injected in small quantities into the muscles of facial expression, this can help reverse some of the changes in muscle dynamics associated with the development of fine lines and wrinkles, and brow heaviness.  Following the injections, there is a lag period before the clinical effects appear - usually about 3-5 days, reaching the full effects by about day 10-14 post-treatment.  Anti-wrinkle injections should never be done to completely eliminate facial expression but should be used to gently lift and open the eyes, reduce frown and forehead lines, and give a well-rested appearance.  Botulinum toxin can also be used to relieve symptoms of conditions such as Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), teeth grinding (bruxism) and migraines. In our clinics, we have a policy that Botulinum toxin injections can only be performed by experienced, GMC registered doctors, with at least 5 years' postgraduate experience.

Expertly administered anti-wrinkle injections help to reverse the changes in facial muscle dynamics associated with fine lines and wrinkles, whilst still allowing movement and expression and maintaining a natural look. It is particularly effective for lines on the forehead, around the eyes, frown lines, the neck and to lift the brow.

Botulinum toxin Injections are used mainly for smoothing the fine lines on the face, particularly the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes but can also be used for the neck. This treatment can also be used to relieve the symptoms of hyperhidrosis when injected into areas of excessive sweating and for teeth grinding when injected into the masseter muscles in the jaw. It may also be used as an alternative to lip filler to give the appearance of a fuller lip and to reduce facial sweating. Botulinum toxin can also be used to give a 'non-surgical brow lift' but relaxing the downward pulling depressor muscles of the face.

Anti-Wrinkle Injections can be safely used alongside all of our other treatments in clinic. They work especially well with our other injectables such as Dermal Fillers, as well as our less invasive treatments such as the Egyptian Facial.

To improve the skin quality and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by increasing dermal thickness, treatments such as Morpheus8, Profhilo and Nucleofill are especially well suited in conjunction with Anti-Wrinkle Injections.

There is virtually no downtime. Injection points may be slightly red or raised immediately after the treatment but these usually subside within a few minutes. With any injectables there is a small risk of bruising around the injection sites.  To reduce the risk of bruising we suggest that you avoid omega-3 fatty acid supplements, blood thinners and alcohol for 48 hours prior to your injectable treatments.